The SkyCity Casino in Auckland hosted the third event of Asia Pacific Poker Tour Season 2, and it was Kiwi Daniel Craker, who qualified for just $80 in the last live satellite, who walked away with the title and prize money. The room was packed with spectators as the thrilling tournament played out, and there was plenty of local representation at the final table, and a Trans-Tasman battle was joined as Craker faced down Australian Matthew Konnecke heads-up. That battle was a short one however, as both players were all-in on only the second hand. Craker’s pair of deuces was up against Konnecke’s A-9, and the deuces held to give Craker NZD$257,040 and the title.

VENUE

Skycity Casino
SKYCITY Auckland
Cnr Victoria and Federal Streets
Auckland
New Zealand
Ph: 0800 SKYCITY (0800 759 2489)
Fax: +64 9 363 6010
Email: enquiries@skycity.co.nz

Casino dress code: smart casual (no shorts, sandals, sportswear, beach clothes or ripped jeans).

Minimum age: 20

MEDIA INFORMATION

To apply for accreditation before the event, please visit the Media page.

SCHEDULE

Sat 10 Oct
12.15pm MULTI TABLE TO MEGA SATELLITE $90 ($72+$18)
4.45pm FESTIVAL OF POKER MEGA SATELLITE EVENT $360 ($325+$35)
ON DEMAND SINGLE TABLE TO SATELLITE TO LEE NELSON EVENT $240 ($220+$20)
Sun 11 Oct
12.15pm MULTI TABLE TO MEGA SATELLITE $90 ($72+$18)
4.45pm FESTIVAL OF POKER MEGA SATELLITE EVENT $360 ($325+$35)
ON DEMAND SINGLE TABLE TO SATELLITE TO LEE NELSON EVENT $240 ($220+$20)
Mon 12 Oct
ON DEMAND SINGLE TABLE TO MEGA SATELLITE $90 ($72+$18)
ON DEMAND SINGLE TABLE TO SATELLITE TO LEE NELSON EVENT $240 ($220+$20)
4.30pm FESTIVAL OF POKER MEGA SATELLITE EVENT $360 ($325+$35)
6.00pm Lee Nelson Event No Limit Texas Holdem 1100 ($1000+$100)
Tue 13 Oct
ON DEMAND SINGLE TABLE TO MEGA SATELLITE $90 ($72+$18)
12.15pm NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLDEM DEEP STACK TOURNAMENT $330 ($300+$30)
6.00pm FESTIVAL OF POKER MEGA SATELLITE EVENT $360 ($325+$35)
6.15pm SKYCITY Celebrity Invitational Media and Celeb event Invitational
7.15pm SKYCITY FESTIVAL OF POKER OMAHA POT LIMIT $550 ($500+$50)
9.00pm WELCOME PARTY
Wed 14-Oct
12.15pm SKYCITY FESTIVAL OF POKER MAIN EVENT Day 1 Flight 1 $3250 ($3000+$250)
6.15pm NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLDEM $550 ($500+$50)
7.00pm SINGLE TABLE TO HIGH ROLLERS EVENT $2030 ($2000+$30)
Thu 15 Oct
12.15pm SKYCITY FESTIVAL OF POKER MAIN EVENT Day 1 Flight 2 $3250 ($3000+$250)
6.15pm NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLDEM $550 ($500+$50)
7.00pm SINGLE TABLE TO HIGH ROLLERS EVENT $2030 ($2000+$30)
Fri 16 Oct
12.15pm SKYCITY FESTIVAL OF POKER MAIN EVENT Day 2
6.15pm SKYCITY FESTIVAL OF POKER OMAHA/HOLDEM ROTATION $1100 ($1000+$100)
7.00pm SINGLE TABLE TO HIGH ROLLERS EVENT $2030 ($2000+$30)
Sat 17 Oct
12.15pm SKYCITY FESTIVAL OF POKER MAIN EVENT Day 3
1.00pm NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLDEM 6 HANDED $330 ($300+$30)
4.45pm SKYCITY FESTIVAL OF POKER LADIES EVENT $220 ($200+$20)
6.00pm  High Rollers Event 10000 ($9800+$200)
Sun 18 Oct
12.15pm - NEXT EVENT REBUY SATELLITE   $200 ($100 Rebuys)
1.00pm - SKYCITY FESTIVAL OF POKER MAIN EVENT Day 4 Final Day
4.00pm - NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLDEM TEAMS EVENT $1100 ($1000+$100)

TOURNAMENT RULES

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